Real Madrid striker Javier Saviola insists he's not had any contact with Newcastle United.

"Nobody has come to me from Newcastle but I have found out about their interest by other means," Saviola said yesterday. "At the present time I'm with Real Madrid and my future is here.

"When the league begins then we will see what my situation is but my desire is the same, to work hard and have minutes on the pitch. It is important that the coach trusts me, it's the best thing that can happen to a footballer. I hope to play enough games to justify my presence. I already have that confirmed from Schuster in confidence."